Seychelles International Airport is situated 10km (6 miles) southeast of Victoria, on the island of Mahé.

Airport code

SEZ

Transfer between terminals

There is a walkway between the two passenger terminals. It takes two minutes to walk from one to the other.

Driving directions

From Victoria city centre, head southeast along the Victoria-Providence highway and follow signs for the airport.

Car rental

Car hire is available at the airport from Avis, Hertz and Sixt, as well as a couple of local operators. Car hire desks are located in the arrivals and departures areas. Most of these are open only when there is a departing or arriving flight.

Public transport and taxis

Bus: Buses operate from 0530 to 1930 and depart for Victoria every 20-30 minutes. Bus stops are on the main road outside the airport (journey time: 20 minutes; fare: around SCR4).Taxi: Taxis operate 24 hours a day from the airport. Fares start at around SCR100 into Victoria.Helicopter/plane: Zil Air (tel: 4 375 100; www.zilair.com) operates numerous helicopter and fixed-wing services between Seychelles International Airport and various islands in the archipelago. Air Seychelles (tel: 4 391 000; www.airseychelles.com) operates shuttle flights to Praslin island.

Car parking

There are 40 short-term and more than 100 long-term parking spaces at the airport. These parking areas have direct access to the terminal buildings.

Information and help desks

There is a tourist information/hotel booking desk in Arrivals, which is open whenever there is a flight. There are general airport information desks in various locations in both terminals.

Airport Facilities

Money: There are ATMs, a bank and a bureau de change in the international terminal.Communications: Internet facilities are available on the first floor of the international departure lounge and there is Wi-Fi internet access throughout the international terminal. Public telephones can be found in both terminals.Food: There are restaurants and bars in both passenger terminals.Shopping: There are duty-free shops, which open three hours before international flight departures, in the departure halls of the international terminal. There is also a small tax-free outlet in the arrivals area. Additional shops are available in the concourse.Luggage: Luggage trolleys and left-luggage facilities are available.Other facilities: A travel agent is among a number of other facilities at Seychelles International Airport.

Conference and business facilities

There is a VIP lounge in the international terminal. Meeting facilities are offered by some of the island's larger hotel complexes.

Disabled facilities

Facilities for the disabled are limited, but include accessible toilets and a system of ramps for easier access. Passengers requiring assistance should contact their airline for further information prior to travelling.

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Seychelles International Airport – the nearest accommodation is halfway between the airport and Victoria. Other options are dotted around the island and in the city itself. Hotels can be booked at the tourism office in Arrivals.

Wharf Hotel & MarinaWharf Hotel & Marina is halfway between Seychelles International Airport and Victoria, five minutes' drive either way. As well as a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, the hotel has its own marina with options for berthing guest yachts or charter boats.Victoria , PO Box 740Mahé, SeychellesTel: 467 0700.Web: www.wharfseychelles.com